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OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., we shall bear no responsibility for damage. 2 Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause defective operation, defects, damage, fire, internal fogging, or water leakage.
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6 Jumping into the water with the Case in your hand, throwing the Case from a boat or ship into the water, and other rough handling may cause water leakage. Please handle with sufficient care, when handing it over from hand to hand etc. 7 If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water leakage etc., immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the operation.
Contents Introduction ..........................1 Please read the following items before use ................1 For safe use ........................... 1 1.Preparations ......................6 Check the contents of the package ..................6 Names of the parts......................7 Using the accesories ......................8 Installation and removal of the LCD hood................ 8 Mounting and removing the body cap................
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Supplied accessories for PT-EP03 ................22 Optional accessories...................... 22 EN 5...
1. Preparations Check the contents of the package Check that all accessories are in the box. Contact your dealer if accessories are missing or damaged. • Case body (Check that the O-ring is installed.) • Silica gel (1g) • Silicone grease •...
Using the accesories Installation and removal of the LCD hood Installation Fit the LCD hood as shown in the figure into the rails above and below the LCD monitor window one after the other. Removal Remove the LCD hood from the rails above and below the LCD monitor window one after the other by widening the LCD hood.
• Attached strap or silica gel getting caught when closing the Case. Perform the test after the above causes have been eliminated. CAUTION: If the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling, stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station. EN 9...
3. Installing the digital camera Check the digital camera Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case. 1. Battery Confirmation It is impossible to change the batteries when using the Case. Make sure that you have sufficient remaining battery capacity before use. 2.
Open the Case 1 Slide and hold the slide lock towards the arrow direction (1) and turn the open/close dial clockwise (2). 2 Open the rear lid of the Case gently. Slide lock CAUTION: Do not exert too much force while turning the open/close dial. Doing so may damage the dial. Pop up the flash The camera’s built-in flash cannot be used when the camera is in the Case.
Load the digital camera 1 Confirm that the digital camera is OFF. 2 Gently insert the digital camera into the Case. 3 Insert a silica gel bag (1g) between the bottom of the digital camera and the Case. The silica gel bag provided for prevention of fogging. CAUTION: •...
Seal the Case 1 Close the Case gently while aligning the mounting projection of the rear lid and groove. 2 Turn the open/close dial counter clockwise. • The Case is sealed. Close CAUTION: • If the open/close dial is not fully turned, the Case will not be sealed. This will cause water leakage. •...
Water Leakage Test The final test after loading the camera is explained below. Always perform this test. It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. The required time is about five minutes. • At first, immerse the Case for only three seconds and check that no water drop etc. to the Case. •...
4. How to connect the underwater flash Connecting the underwater optical fiber cable To connect the UFL-2 underwater flash (optional) to the Case using an underwater optical fiber cable (optional: PTCB-E02), follow the procedures below. How to connect the underwater optical fiber cable 1 Remove the cap of the optical fiber cable insertion slot.
5. Taking Pictures Under Water How to select the shooting modes You can easily set the underwater mode to assign to an Fn button of the digital camera. Select [ ] in [Fn Button Function] in [ ] of [ ] in [MENU], then press the OK button.
6. Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop After underwater shooting, remove any drops of water from the case. Use pressurized air or a soft, lint- free cloth to carefully wipe away any moisture from the hinge between the front and rear lids, the shutter release lever and the open/close dial.
Dry the Case After washing with pure water, use a lint-free soft cloth without any salt on it to wipe off any waterdrop and dry the Case completely at a well ventilated location in the shade. CAUTION: Do not use hot air from a hair drier or the like for drying and do not expose the Case to direct sunlight, as this may accelerate deterioration and deformation of the Case and deterioration of the O-ring, leading to leakage of water.
7. Maintaining the Waterproof Function The O-ring is a consumable product. Before each use, perform proper maintenance. Always be sure to perform the O-ring maintenance operation as described below. Neglecting this maintenance may become the cause of water leakage. Perform at the location without sand or dust, after washing and drying your hands. Remove the O-ring Open the Case and remove the O-ring.
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring Make sure that your fingers and the O-ring are 1 Apply only Olympus free of dirt, and squeeze about 5 mm of exclusive lubricant to each lubricant onto a finger. (5 mm is the most O-ring.
O-ring even before a year has passed if it shows signs of damage, cracking or loss of elasticity. CAUTION: • Please use genuine Olympus silicone grease, silica gel and O-ring. • Do not try to replace the O-ring by yourself.
If you have PTBK-E01 to which dedicated washers are not bundled, please contact to customer support center. Accessories can be purchased. Products of other model types than those describing above cannot be used. The Case does not correspond to any lens. For details of the target lens, refer to Olympus website or catalogue. EN 22...
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